Patents by Inventor Bryan L. Hesse
Bryan L. Hesse has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10736411Abstract: A paint brush and method include a ferrule extending around and in contact with a plurality of bristles and a spacer apparatus positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles. The spacer apparatus defines at least one opening extending through the spacer apparatus that allows fluid passage therethrough to the at least one reservoir to assist in removal of paint from the plurality of bristles when fluid is provided therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, Jeffrey F. Taylor, Jason Carley, John White, Antonio Belton
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Publication number: 20180325253Abstract: A paint brush and method include a ferrule extending around and in contact with a plurality of bristles and a spacer apparatus positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles. The spacer apparatus defines at least one opening extending through the spacer apparatus that allows fluid passage therethrough to the at least one reservoir to assist in removal of paint from the plurality of bristles when fluid is provided therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, Jeffrey F. Taylor, Jason Carley, John White, Antonio Belton
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Publication number: 20170215571Abstract: A paint brush and method include a ferrule extending around and in contact with a plurality of bristles and a spacer apparatus positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles. The spacer apparatus defines at least one opening extending through the spacer apparatus that allows fluid passage therethrough to the at least one reservoir to assist in removal of paint from the plurality of bristles when fluid is provided therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Valspar Sourcing. Inc.Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, Jeffrey F. Taylor, Jason Carley, John White, Antonio Belton
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Patent number: 9526325Abstract: A paint brush and method include a ferrule extending around and in contact with a plurality of bristles and a spacer apparatus positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles. The spacer apparatus defines at least one opening extending through the spacer apparatus that allows fluid passage therethrough to the at least one reservoir to assist in removal of paint from the plurality of bristles when fluid is provided therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, Jeffrey F. Taylor, Jason Carley, John White, Antonio Belton
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Patent number: 8939286Abstract: A paint brush package apparatus, a packaged paint brush, and methods regarding the use of such paint brush packages, include a convertible package which may be converted from a display state (e.g., paint brush mounted on an elongate display panel of the package) to a protective state (e.g., after detaching the paint brush from the elongate display panel and for protective storage between uses).Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, Jeffrey F. Taylor
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Publication number: 20140140753Abstract: A paint brush and method include a ferrule extending around and in contact with a plurality of bristles and a spacer apparatus positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles. The spacer apparatus defines at least one opening extending through the spacer apparatus that allows fluid passage therethrough to the at least one reservoir to assist in removal of paint from the plurality of bristles when fluid is provided therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, Jeffrey F. Taylor, Jason Carley, John White, Antonio Belton
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Publication number: 20140061093Abstract: A paint brush package apparatus, a packaged paint brush, and methods regarding the use of such paint brush packages, include a convertible package which may be converted from a display state (e.g., paint brush mounted on an elongate display panel of the package) to a protective state (e.g., after detaching the paint brush from the elongate display panel and for protective storage between uses).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventors: BRYAN L. HESSE, JEFFREY F. TAYLOR
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Patent number: 8215790Abstract: A light-emitting product (for example, a flashlight) includes a first housing includes a light source for emitting light and a lens system that is adjustable in position relative to the light source. The second housing can be attached to the first housing and includes a power source for the light source. When the first housing and the second housing are attached, the first housing and the second housing can be moved relative to each other to adjust the position of the lens system relative to the position of the light source to focus the light from the light source.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, John Rotondo, Michael L. O'Banion, Joseph Paul, David Mathieu
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Patent number: 8057957Abstract: Fuel cells and methods of operating fuel cells are disclosed. In one aspect, the invention features a fuel source for a fuel cell including a housing having an outlet, a structure having a portion in the housing, the structure defining a cavity and having a surface defining an opening in fluid communication with the cavity, and a fuel in the housing. The fuel is in fluid communication with the outlet through the opening and the cavity of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Andrew G. Gilicinski, Bryan L. Hesse
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Publication number: 20110075406Abstract: A light-emitting product (for example, a flashlight) includes a first housing includes a light source for emitting light and a lens system that is adjustable in position relative to the light source. The second housing can be attached to the first housing and includes a power source for the light source. When the first housing and the second housing are attached, the first housing and the second housing can be moved relative to each other to adjust the position of the lens system relative to the position of the light source to focus the light from the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, John Rotondo, Michael L. O'Banion, Joseph Paul, David Mathieu
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Patent number: 7914169Abstract: A light-emitting product (for example, a flashlight) includes a first housing includes a light source for emitting light and a lens system that is adjustable in position relative to the light source. The second housing can be attached to the first housing and includes a power source for the light source. When the first housing and the second housing are attached, the first housing and the second housing can be moved relative to each other to adjust the position of the lens system relative to the position of the light source to focus the light from the light source.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, John Rotondo, Michael L. O'Banion, Joseph Paul, David Mathieu
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Publication number: 20090091925Abstract: A light-emitting product (for example, a flashlight) includes a first housing includes a light source for emitting light and a lens system that is adjustable in position relative to the light source. The second housing can be attached to the first housing and includes a power source for the light source. When the first housing and the second housing are attached, the first housing and the second housing can be moved relative to each other to adjust the position of the lens system relative to the position of the light source to focus the light from the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, John Rotondo, Michael L. O'Banion, Joseph Paul, David Mathieu
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Patent number: D579594Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, James Sener, Kevin S. Garrity
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Patent number: D608033Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, James Sener, Kevin S. Garrity
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Patent number: D608034Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2009Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, James Sener, Kevin S. Garrity
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Patent number: D612085Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, James Sener, Kevin S. Garrity
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Patent number: D621979Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, James Sener, Christopher D. Hageman
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Patent number: D635702Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, James Sener, Christopher D. Hageman
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Patent number: D637747Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, James Sener, Christopher D. Hageman
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Patent number: D641514Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, James Sener, Kevin S. Garrity